Drama Workers - Sessional

Job Summary

The Twisting Ducks Theatre Company is looking for Sessional Drama Workers to help deliver accessible performing and combined arts activities with people who have a learning disability and people who are autistic.

The Role
You will support participants to communicate ideas, make creative choices, and take part in group and one-to-one sessions. You'll work with arts facilitators and project leads to deliver activities safely and in line with agreed plans.

We are looking for someone with:

• Experience in community drama and/or arts.
• A good level of IT skills.
• Experience working with people with a learning disability and/or autistic people.
• Team working, planning, and communication skills.
• Enthusiasm, energy, and a commitment to our mission.

Person Specification

• Experience working in community drama and/or community arts.
• Good level of IT skills.
• Experience of working with people with a learning disability and/or autistic people.
• Ability to work as a member of a team, including joint planning, delivery and evaluation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Enthusiasm and energy.
• A good level of skill in applied drama techniques and creative facilitation.
• A degree-level qualification in Applied Theatre, Performing Arts, or equivalent.
• Experience of other participatory art forms (e.g., music, dance, creative writing, DJing).

Hours: Sessional on an ad hoc basis

Session Timings: Varies depending on the session, typically 9:45 am-3:45 pm, primarily Monday-Friday.

Location: Varies depending on the session and includes Newcastle, North Tyneside, Northumberland, South Tyneside, and Washington.

We will engage proactively with communities, services and decision makers to ensure people’s voices are heard.